# Space, Aliens & UFOs vs Rise.TV

The clearest difference is monetization model: Space, Aliens & UFOs at free with in-app purchases against Rise.TV's subscription. Space, Aliens & UFOs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Rise.TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space, Aliens & UFOs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Rise.TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space, Aliens & UFOs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rise.TV has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space, Aliens & UFOs ships an update every 18 months, Rise.TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space, Aliens & UFOs | Rise.TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-aliens-and-ufos/id1525416027/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risetv/id6466627994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thunder Road Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298777687) | [Wandering Sage Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536022177) |

## What reviewers say

### Space, Aliens & UFOs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-aliens-and-ufos/id1525416027)

Explore documentaries and fictional films about UFOs and alien encounters. Discover hand-picked content from various eras, including indie and studio favorites, to fuel your belief in extraterrestrial life.

**Highlights:** UFO and alien visitation films, True documentaries, Hand-picked quality content, Content from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and modern, Indie microbudget films, Big studio favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space, Aliens & UFOs Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Space, Aliens & UFOs Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Purchase video on rent | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $6.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase video on rent | $9.99 | one-time |


### Rise.TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risetv/id6466627994)

Explore metaphysical and mysterious phenomena through a streaming platform offering weekly live shows and over 400 exclusive videos. Engage with hosts and a community on trending topics with a positive perspective. Build watchlists and interact in real-time chats.

**Highlights:** Exclusive video catalog, Weekly live shows, Investigative research, Community chat, Watchlist creation, Positive perspective content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space, Aliens & UFOs free?

Space, Aliens & UFOs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rise.TV free?

Rise.TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space, Aliens & UFOs or Rise.TV?

Space, Aliens & UFOs is rated higher. Space, Aliens & UFOs averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rise.TV averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Space, Aliens & UFOs or Rise.TV have ads?

Space, Aliens & UFOs shows ads; Rise.TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space, Aliens & UFOs or Rise.TV?

Space, Aliens & UFOs ships an update every 18 months, and Rise.TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space, Aliens & UFOs was updated on October 22, 2026 and Rise.TV on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*